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A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda is the first chapter of a
full-featured episodic action-packed side-scroller.

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda, the first prize winner of the
latest XNA Dream Build Play Contest, is available now on Steam with
two new armor skins; Carbon Stealth Suit and Indigo Pulse Suit as
exclusive Steam content.

A.R.E.S. is an action-packed side-scrolling game that gives you
a distinct retro feel that you cannot find in today's AAA
blockbusters. Retro feel, but nevertheless it has beautiful 3D
visuals.

In the traditions of retro classics, you play as Ares, an
advanced combat robot sent on a mission to rescue taskforce members
who were trapped while conducting an investigation to find out the
extent of damage sustained by the space station.

Annihilate countless robots, recycle their parts to make
incredible items and take on gigantic bosses in this 3D environment
side-scroller.